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smallholding

British

/ ˈsmɔːlˌhəʊldɪŋ /

noun

a holding of agricultural land smaller than a small farm

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smallholder noun

Example Sentences

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At this moment she received another flood warning for her smallholding.

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2024

He has found that current modeling of local smallholding forestation sites is not compatible with the internationally agreed Paris Agreement.

From Science Daily • Feb. 26, 2024

According to the Coldiretti agricultural association, more than 5,000 farms were left under water in the region, which accounts for a third of Italy's fruit harvest, including Ferrini's smallholding.

From Reuters • Jul. 21, 2023

Sheba, who was kept as a pet in an enclosure on a smallholding, escaped on Saturday.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2023

Mr. Jelliman brought in several young workers from Sekhukhuneland, and the place soon appeared to be like any other smallholding in the country.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

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